Dallas loan right wing to Iowa
Published on October 24, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Chops News Release
DES MOINES, IA - Iowa Stars Director of Hockey Operations Scott White announced today that the Dallas Stars have loaned right wing Junior Lessard to the American Hockey League (AHL) Stars.
Lessard made his National Hockey League debut on Saturday night in Dallas' 2-1 win over Calgary. The 6-0, 200 pound forward recorded a âplus 1' rating in his first NHL regular season action.
Selected as the top college hockey player in 2004, the Hobey Baker Award, Junior Lessard has appeared in three games for the Iowa Stars this season, recording one goal, one assist and five penalty minutes: 3(1/1/2)5. His goal was the game-winner on Sunday, October 16th in the Stars first-ever victory.
In 2004, he registered 63 points, including 32 goals in 45 games at the University of Minnesota-Duluth: 45(32/31/63). Last season with the Houston Aeros, he notched 11 goals and 11 assists: (11/11/22). He had two goals and two assists in six exhibition games with Dallas: 6(2/2/4).
NEXT HOME GAME: The Iowa Stars welcome the Omaha Ar-Sar-Ben Knights Tuesday night at 7:05 PM. Ticket information for all games can be obtained by calling 515-23-STARS.
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